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The Big Tree
Although you can find oak trees in practically every region of Texas, none of them are as famous as this one in Rockport.
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The Big Tree Details
Although you can find oak trees in practically every region of Texas, none of them are as famous as this one in Rockport. It's believed to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old, with a trunk circumference of over 35 feet and a branch spread of 90 feet. As one of the largest oak trees in the world, it appropriately earned the title of "Texas State Champion Virginia Live Oak" in 1969, making it one of the most iconic landmarks in the state.
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Nearby Parks Around The Big Tree
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Big Tree
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1.8 mi away
Goose Island State Park
In this park, you'll be rewarded with pristine views over two different bodies of water the St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay.
7.8 mi away
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1937, the refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane.
8.1 mi away
San Jose Island
With sun-soaked views of the Gulf of Mexico and Aransas Bay, this beachy barrier island has an extensive history that dates back almost 200 years.
22.6 mi away
Port Aransas
On the northern tip of Mustang Island sits this 6-mile stretch of beach overlooking the Gulf Coast.
